Top 5 homes to inspect in Canberra this weekend

Canberra agents are seeing signs of a property market recovery from tightened lending triggered by the financial services royal commission.

“We’re definitely seeing an uptick. The numbers are picking up at inspections and auctions and we are getting back to, say, November figures, before the royal commission really started to bite,” says Peter Carey of Luton Properties Dickson.

Carey says the absence of stamp duty is also likely to motivate heightened activity from first-home buyers in July and August with a focus on the unit market.

There are 28 properties going to auction this Saturday, June 15.  If you’re on the hunt for homes to check out this weekend, we’ve prepared a shortlist to set you in the right direction of our top 5 picks.

Deakin

10 Carrington Street

$1.8 million-$2.2 million

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

Built in 2018, this Hamptons-style house is both luxurious and spacious, with an innovative design that will stand the test of time.

The interiors reflect open liveability and are flooded in natural light.

Delicate details make each room worthy of gracing the pages of the very best interior design blogs. Think French oak hardwood flooring, rich marble finishes, custom lighting, Caesarstone benchtops and the most creative bathroom tiling you have ever laid eyes on.

The kitchen is the hub of the home and offers a breakfast bar, enormous butler’s pantry, quality appliances and endless cabinetry. It is here that it becomes clear this home has been built for a family.

The living areas have enough space for everyone to be in the same room, but also provide some integral breakout areas when in need of quiet time alone.

Wide open doors from the living zones allow for a smooth outdoor flow onto the north-facing terrace. It is the ideal spot for boozy dinners with friends or long Sunday lunches with the family.

Auction: 11am, June 22

Agent: Belle Property Kingston, Dan McAlpine 0401 055 282

Reid

33 Elimatta Street

$1.3 million +

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 car space

There’s no shortage of demand for Canberra’s heritage homes and the inner suburbs continually present new options like this 1928 charmer in Elimatta Street, Reid.

“Elimatta” is an Aboriginal word for “my home” or “pleasant place” and both comfortably fit this three-bedroom family home sitting on 1289 square metres of land in this peaceful, tree-lined street.

A generous block size offers plenty of options for a new buyer as far as potential renovation and extension is concerned.

But this home presents with an appeal of its own through a whitewashed front facade including a portico and timber-framed windows, complemented by terracotta roof tiles.

Inside, the warmth of richly polished solid timber floors sets the scene. A generous formal lounge features a slow combustion fireplace with an original mantle. Sash windows, Bakelite switches, high battened ceilings, a decorative ceiling rose and picture rails complete the character features.

Auction: 11am, June 29

Agent: Luton Properties Dickson, Aniko and Peter Carey 0429 487 939

Hawker

25 Ambalindum Street

$1.1 million +

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces

Located on the high side of a peaceful street, this is a true entertainer’s home that has been renovated over the years.

Great street appeal is achieved with contemporary colour schemes, pergolas, window sunshades, a circular driveway and landscaping.

First impressions are exceeded by the abundance of sunlight streaming in due to the north orientation, while white plantation shutters abound on windows and doors.

Hints of the Hamptons style are evident in the family and meals area. Pale grey painted timber panelling works well with the monochrome finishes, timber-look flooring and built-in gas fireplace.

The block size is 1280 square metres with access points on opposite sides of the home leading to two timber-decked outdoor entertaining areas, one of which is covered.

Auction: 11am, June 22

Agent: Independent Belconnen, Luke Revet 0418 101 213

Lyons

6 Elwick Place

$1.1 million +

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car spaces

Have you ever driven past a house and desperately wanted to knock on the door to see how it looks inside? Well, this home has been turning heads and stopping cars for years.

Architecturally designed in the ’60s on a spacious parcel of land, this home is something that doesn’t come to the market very often.

It is located on the hilltops of Lyons and has been designed to capture sunlight. The living area has 360 degrees views of Mount Taylor, your own gardens and the adjoining park reserve.

This home ticks all the boxes; elevated, quiet cul-de-sac, backing park reserve, mature gardens, beautifully updated and a timeless design concept that still stands out from the crowd.

The large living area is divided by a central dual sided fireplace, while the balcony and paved patio offer a place to relax and unwind in the warmer months.

The high-pitched timber ceilings in the living area also make this home a real stand out.

Auction: 1pm, June 22

Agent: Luton Properties Woden, Miriana Cavic 0409 366 266

Ainslie

42 Raymond Street

$790,000 +

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 car spaces

If you are inspiring to live the Ainslie life this home is the perfect place to start.

Expansive windows and orientation allow it to be filled with natural light, and the private gardens offer leafy aspects.

The prime corner block size is 728 square metres in size and offers a northern aspect.

An added bonus is the separately metered, fully renovated one-bedroom flat with its own driveway and entrance.

The property is surrounded by a blend of new and rejuvenated homes in an ultra-convenient Inner North location.

The home presents a blank canvas with scope to live in immediately, and the possibility to develop or build a new residence in the future.

Outside the cherry on top is the paved outdoor entertaining area overlooking the chook pen, fruiting kiwi fruit and vegetable gardens.

Private sale

Agent: home.byholly, Ash Costello 0402 718 359